District Sales Manager - Foodservice
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Company DescriptionPerformance Foodservice, PFG's broadline distributor, maintains a unique relationship with a variety of local customers, including independent restaurants and hotels, healthcare facilities, schools, and quick-service eateries. A team of sales reps, chefs, consultants, and other experts builds close relationships with customers - providing advice on improving operations, menu development, product selection, and operational strategies. The Performance team delivers delicious food but also goes above and beyond to help independent restaurant owners achieve their dreams.Job DescriptionWe Deliver the Goods:Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much moreGrowth opportunities performing essential work to support America's food distribution systemSafe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respectPosition Summary:Responsible for supervising the activities of the sales staff assigned to their district. Participates in the establishment of the region's sales plan and is accountable for the sales and profitability and accounts receivable performance of their district. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.Position Responsibilities:Supervises associates to include, but not limited to: staffing, training, coaching, performance management, and problem resolution. Develop and educate sales staff on product knowledge, sales techniques, and company policies by developing and conducting monthly sales meetings.Attain targeted sales as determined by business goals. Operate department and assigned personnel within budgetary guidelines.Demonstrate awareness of customer needs and establish policies and practices to effectively meet those needs. Develop interpersonal relationships, which encourage openness, candor, and trust, both internally and externally. Provide informative and professional assistance when working with the public/customers/vendors and coworkers.Develop and educate sales staff on product knowledge, sales techniques, and company policies by developing and conducting monthly sales meetings. Participate in industry organization monthly meetings. Develop and present major account presentations. Formulate and analyze information on competition. Attend industry shows and events.Interact with customers and vendors in a friendly, timely, and quality manner; ensure customer and vendors' questions are answered accurately and in a timely manner. Manage customer's complaints, issues, and emergencies.Establish and monitor major account prospect lists. Process customer rebates and incentives.Perform other related duties as assigned.Required QualificationsHigh School Diploma or Equivalent Experience4-6 years foodservice sales management experience, supervising a commission sales teamValid driver's licensePreferred QualificationsBachelors: Business management, sales, marketing, or related area6-10 years foodservice sales management experienceEEO StatementPerformance Food Group and/or its subsidiaries (individually or collectively, the Company ) provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all applicants and employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.#J-18808-Ljbffr